Just a rumor, but over on the CMP discussion board, there is a lot of talk about ammo prices going up starting in June. Some say it's to do with the availability of the raw power materials, and the cost of brass. Others blame it on uncertainty in the US political stage, and other blame the weak US dollar. It all adds up to a perfect storm, for high ammo prices. 7.62x39mm ammo, is currently $199 per 1000 rounds shipped. Compare that to .223 cal. BRASS ammo thats running about $415 shipped per 1000 rounds. I suspect this time next month, these prices will be up.